Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

06/11/2026

Way to get out there on National Trails Day! 🥳

06/09/2026

Did you know the Anza Trail goes through 23 California State Parks?? 🤩

You can celebrate the amazing diversity of California’s State Parks and people during California State Parks Week. Join an event from June 10-14: https://castateparksweek.org/

Photos Courtesy of California State Parks, 2026

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is National Trails Day! 💚

Last year on this day, NPS sites made an incredible impact with over 25,934 event participants working on 71 trail service projects across the country. Together, these volunteers improved 194 miles of trail. ✨

Join the nationwide movement for trail stewardship and outdoor engagement with friends and family: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event/



NPS Photo

06/01/2026

The 1956 Relocation Act encouraged Native Americans to move from reservations to cities for vocational training. By the late 1950s, the policy led more than 50,000 Native people to San Francisco. In response, the Intertribal Friendship House (IFH) was founded in Oakland, becoming one of the first urban Native American community centers in the nation.

Alice Sanchez (Pomo, Choctaw, Hawaiian) shares a profound connection to IFH: her grandmother was a co‑founder, she grew up participating in community programs there, and today she continues that legacy as a board member.

The Intertribal Friendship House remains a gathering place for members of more than 100 tribes, offering cultural programming, community support, and public events that help keep traditions alive and the community strong. Destination Native America

In 1956, Congress passed the Relocation Act, encouraging Native Ame...

05/22/2026

🌈 Have you ever noticed that some color combinations are easier to read than others? Color contrast is not only important for readability but also for accessibility!

🎨A color contrast checker can measure the contrast ratio between foreground and background colors. It will give you a rating to help ensure text is readable and meets accessibility standards, such as Section 508: https://www.section508.gov/

Photo NPS/Erika Williams

05/14/2026

Bike to Wherever & Bike to Work Days are May 14–16... and it’s Bike Month all May long! 🚲

Many segments of the Anza Trail are perfect for commuting to school, running errands, or just having fun. Whether you’re in Moreno Valley, the Santa Cruz River Park, or the Delta de Anza, we hope you enjoy the ride this week.

Which trail will you be biking on? 🌞🚴‍♀️

Video description: Luis and Estrella bike through the San Francisco Presidio to Fort Point.

05/12/2026

We thank the County of San Diego - Government for their partnership with us to replace Anza Trail Auto Tour signs in the County!

We partnered to replace 7 sign locations that were formerly worn out or removed.

🧭 Can you identify this County road? Hint: find the road on these step-by-step instructions for the County: https://anzahistorictrail.org/county/san-diego-ca/

Photo credit: County of San Diego – Department of Public Works
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¡Agradecemos al Condado de San Diego por su colaboración con nosotros para reemplazar las señales de la Ruta Automovilística del Anza Trail en el Condado!

Nos asociamos para reemplazar las señales en 7 ubicaciones que anteriormente se encontraban deterioradas o habían sido retiradas.

🧭 ¿Puede identificar esta carretera del Condado? Pista: busque la carretera en estas instrucciones paso a paso del Condado: https://anzahistorictrail.org/county/san-diego-ca/

05/11/2026

On Friday, April 24, Hayward Area Recreation & Park District hosted a community walk and film screening for . Participants explored historic campsite #98 before heading back to the Douglas Morrison Theater for the documentary "From Rails to Trails." Rails to Trails Conservancy

Historic Campsite #98 sits along San Lorenzo Creek in Hayward. It was home to several Muwekma Ohlone villages when the Anza expedition explored the East Bay. Rangers Kimberly and Estrella had a wonderful time connecting with Hayward community members and sharing stories from the Anza Trail!

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El viernes 24 de abril, el Distrito de Recreación y Parques del Área de Hayward organizó una caminata comunitaria y una proyección de cine con motivo del . Los participantes exploraron el histórico campamento n.º 98 antes de regresar al Teatro Douglas Morrison para ver el documental *From Rails to Trails*.

El histórico campamento n.º 98 se encuentra a orillas del arroyo San Lorenzo en Hayward. Fue el hogar de varias aldeas del pueblo Muwekma Ohlone cuando la expedición de Anza exploró la zona de East Bay. ¡Kimberly y Estrella disfrutaron de una experiencia maravillosa al conectar con los miembros de la comunidad de Hayward y compartir historias del Sendero de Anza!

05/07/2026

Thank you to the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors for your partnership and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza expedition!

We look forward to future collaborations.
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¡Gracias a la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Mateo por su colaboración y por reconocer el 250.º aniversario de la expedición de Juan Bautista de Anza!

Esperamos con interés futuras colaboraciones.